Elmwood Park

Emerson Becker as Annie can't sleep at the orphanage as she thinks about her parents during a dress rehearsal of the musical "Annie" at West Leyden High School on Monday, March 2.

Emerson Becker as Annie can't sleep at the orphanage as she thinks about her parents during a dress rehearsal of the musical "Annie" at West Leyden High School on Monday, March 2. (Jon Langham, Pioneer Press)

Elmwood Park crime

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of area police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of area police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of area police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.

Richard Baran of Franklin Park doesn't waste any time. In 2014, at the age of 75, Baran had his first novel published. In April 2015, not much more than a year later, he'll have another three novels published.